Niche Art Gallery — Attraction in Vancouver

This place tucked away from the main market has the best collection of art on Granville Island. Each of the artists and their works are original and fascinating, ranging from cute miniature felt animals and hand-painted mosaics of faces on rocks to pottery sculptures that resemble birch bark and multi-material paintings that physically rise off the canvas.

The owner? / shopkeeper Shima was the most friendly and pleasant person. She went out of her way to help connect us with a specific artist we were searching for whose work wasn’t stocked but who she personally knew because she is so well connected to other Granville Island artists. Go...

A new venture of ~17 artists who have come together to show their artwork. Tucked next to Sandbar and the Cement factory it has fabulous lighting and some very unique art installations. One of the artists I have been following for several years is Michelle Valuma who paints on "rocks" of many sizes. None of the stones are carved and each has a hidden tale. Her work is detailed, captivating and haunting as each stone has a story to tell and Michelle is the master story teller. Anyone visiting Vancouver must...

It’s a wonderful place to be if I do say so myself! Ha! 😍 Come down to check out this beautiful pocket of local artists on Granville Island that have come together to create a small community that keeps growing and thriving in spite of it all! If you want a pick me up, some inspiration or to treat yourself, or someone you know to a lovingly handmade creation or a cherished piece of artwork we’ve got you covered! It’s a one stop shop of Hope and Wonder!! 😄 I feel so fortunate to be apart of it and I hope you...